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" The average Briton spends more than five years of their life worrying, new research suggests. A survey commissioned by UK healthcare provider Benenden Health found that people typically worry for almost two hours each day, with common problems including the high cost of living, feeling out of shape and rising levels of debt. Many Brits feel so stressed that they are unable to concentrate at work, sleep at night or maintain healthy relationships. In addition, 45 per cent of poll participants claim their health has been affected as a direct result of their worrying. Paul Keenan, head of communications at Benenden Health, said: &amp;#039;It is a sad reality that stress is dominating our lives and having a severe impact - on our work life, our quality of sleep and our personal relationships.&amp;#039; He added that 32 per cent of people have even had to visit their doctor because of worry or stress. Anyone who worries for hours each week is advised to work out what they are concerned about and seek advice from an organisation such as mental health charity Mind or the Stress Management Society. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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